Rome blast kills two people
Italian police say an explosion at an abandoned building on the outskirts of Rome killed Alessandro Mercogliano, 53, and Sara Ardizzone, 36, while they were assembling a homemade explosive device. The blast destroyed much of the structure and left debris scattered near an ancient Roman aqueduct. Investigators said traces of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in explosives, were found in the wreckage. Officials believe the device went off before it was meant to be used, turning a planned act of violence into a fatal accident.
What police think they were planning
According to reports cited by The Telegraph, investigators believe the pair were preparing attacks against a police station and Leonardo, a defense contractor that makes parts for F-35 jets. Police also said the two were supporters of Alfredo Cospito, an imprisoned anarchist figure linked to a loosely organized network known as the Informal Anarchist Federation. Cospito is serving a 20-year sentence for parcel bombs and attacks on Italian authorities. Italian officials are treating the case as part of a wider security concern, not as a random blast in an empty building.
Officials warn of wider unrest
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the incident reflects a climate of tension that anarchist and far-left groups have tried to keep alive in Italy. He said the government is worried because the episode fits the pattern seen during violent demonstrations in several cities. Police have not said the investigation is finished, and they are still examining the site and the materials recovered from the rubble. In cases like this, the facts tend to arrive more slowly than the slogans.
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